Implant Residency Courses For Dentists

Dental Implant Residency Courses are a way for dentists to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in the surgical and restorative aspects of oral implant dentistry. These courses are typically short-term, non-degree programs, and they may include didactic courses as well as clinical patient care.

The goal of Implant Residency Courses is to provide dentists with a deep understanding of the scientific principles, practical application, and esthetic outcomes of oral implant treatment. This knowledge and skill set will enable them to perform complex, state-of-the-art dental implant treatments.

These courses can be attended in person or remotely via webinar. They will be delivered by experienced instructors and practitioners who are leaders in the field of dental implants.

Topics covered in these Implant Residency Courses will include advanced concepts and practice applications, diagnosis, surgical placement of dental implants, fabrication of implant-supported restorations, as well as basic and clinical research in the field of implant dentistry.

Course topics will be presented by renowned national and international faculty and speakers with expertise in the area of oral implantology, prosthodontics, and digital dentistry. These lectures will be interactive and case-based with the goal of educating dentists on current implant treatment techniques.

Upon completion of these Implant Residency Courses, participants will be prepared to perform implant surgery and restore implant-supported restorations for a wide variety of patient cases. Graduates of the program will have a firm foundation in diagnosis, treatment planning, implant and surgical protocols, and laboratory procedures.

Part 1: CBCT Image Manipulation and Design of a Surgical Guide for Implant Placement

This Implant Residency Course is an introduction to the use of CBCT imaging for the design and fabrication of implant surgical guides. It focuses on the registration of models with CBCT scans, the creation of virtual implant work-ups using computer-aided design, and a step-by-step approach to surgical guide fabrication in-office.

Part 2: Surgical Mini-Residency Training

The Surgical Mini-Residency is a hands-on, real-world implant training program for individuals who have already completed their undergraduate education and are seeking additional hands-on experience in dental implants. This program enables participants to practice the placement of five Replace Select implants under direct supervision in one patient.

These Courses are designed to be taken in conjunction with other clinical and didactic experiences, which may include participation in dental school clinics, hospital-based implant programs, or specialized prosthodontic training centers. This course is an excellent complement to an existing implant residency program.

The Implant Residency Certificate is a two-year, non-degree program in which fellows are trained in the diagnosis, surgical placement, and treatment of patients with a range of dental implants Birmingham Al. They are expected to participate in didactic courses and clinical patient care as well as conduct basic and clinical research under the guidance of a mentor. They are also expected to submit manuscripts based on their research for publication in peer-reviewed journals.